Intel, Qualcomm, and Why Your Nexus 5X & 6P Can’t QuickCharge with USB-C
In this article, we dive deep on Qualcomm, and Intel/USB-IF’s rival accelerated charging standards… and why Google cut a corner here.
USB-C Today, What’s It Good For (Absolutely Everything)
USB-C is a game changer, but you may not be immediately struck by why. We summarize the many reasons in this quick-reference article.
Review: ASUS WL-330NUL – A Swiss Army Knife of USB, Wi-Fi and Ethernet Awesome
I took a coffee break from engineering, and wrote a review of the best travel router I’ve ever used.
USB Promoter Group Announces New Lightning-Alike Type-C Connector
The USB Promoters Group announces a new connector type that adopts elements from Apple’s Lightning connector
Deal: Motorola Lapdock 100 – $49.99 Shipped, Brand New
Want a micro-HDMI display / lapdock for only $50 brand new? Act fast, this may be your last chance to snatch up one of these hidden gems at this price, in new condition.
Deal: PNY 8 GB & 16 GB USB 2.0 & SDHC Flash Memory – $4 & $7 Shipped
Some of the best deals we’ve seen to-date on flash storage, in both USB and SDHC trims, at a local retailer.
Deal: Virgin Mobile Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 – $19.99 Shipped
Virgin Mobile puts its first, and only 3G mobile hotspot on clearance.
PDANet Acquires FoxFi, Rebrands Android Version to PDANet+
The two most popular Android third-party tethering solutions announce their merger.
Deal: Motorola Atrix Lapdock – $39.99 Shipped (Update: Back at $49)
While the Atrix won’t be getting Webtop 3, you can use its lapdock for many other purposes. At $40, it’s a bargain for an HDMI display.
Samsung Blocking FoxFi in Newer Firmwares, FoxFi Future Bleaker
Carriers and manufacturers align closer to lock out FoxFi. But, Google is quietly pushing back hard.